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ERIC APPIAH

ERIC APPIAH

Bexleyheath,Kent

Summary

Efficient, innovative, and patient-oriented Registered Nurse with 5 years’ experience supporting healthcare initiatives and daily hospital operations. Proactive and reliable multitasker with excellent organization skills and ability to prioritize patient needs and coordinate patient and family needs. Highly motivated team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and passion for process improvement efforts.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry

DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST
DARTFORD, UNITED KINGDOM
02.2021 - Current
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from end stage heart failure to heart transplant.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
  • Provided targeted care and treatment to pre-op, post-op cardiac catheterization procedure patients.
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
  • Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
  • Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
  • Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation, and cardio rehabilitation training.
  • Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial, and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
  • Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
  • Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.

REGISTERED NURSE

MANHYIA GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
KUMASI, GHANA
04.2020 - 01.2021
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

NURSE- CLINICAL ROTATION

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST HOSPITAL
KUMASI, GHANA
04.2019 - 04.2020
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
  • Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.

Education

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE - NURSING

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
UNITED KINGDOM
06.2022

DIPLOMA IN REGISTERED NURSING - GENERAL NURSING

SDA NURSES AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
09.2018

WEST AFRICAN CERTIFICATE EXAMS - ARTS

ASANTEMAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
ASHANTI REGION, GHANA
05.2013

Skills

  • Vitals Monitoring
  • Care Coordination
  • Emergency Diagnostics
  • Diagnostic Software
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Nursing Performance Assessment
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Diagnostic Test Evaluations
  • Microsoft Office
  • Test Interpretations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Decision-Making
  • Delegation and Motivation

Certification

  • SDA NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE, ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT- CGPA 3.6/4.0
  • KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - NURSING EXAMS = CWA 69.5
  • Registered Nurse Ghana (PASS)- PIN: 19EA28941003, Registration Number: RGN38178
  • Registered Nurse United Kingdom- PIN: 21F2070O
  • Advanced Cardiac Resuscitation , UNITED KINGDOM
  • ELECTROCARDIOGRAM INTERPRETATION

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry

DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST
02.2021 - Current

REGISTERED NURSE

MANHYIA GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
04.2020 - 01.2021

NURSE- CLINICAL ROTATION

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST HOSPITAL
04.2019 - 04.2020

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE - NURSING

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

DIPLOMA IN REGISTERED NURSING - GENERAL NURSING

SDA NURSES AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE

WEST AFRICAN CERTIFICATE EXAMS - ARTS

ASANTEMAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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